Stanley Cup Playoffs

Using NHL 94, with the assistance of some updates from www.NHL94.com, here is the 2016 Stanley Cup Final simulated out for your enjoyment.

The Wild's leading scorer, Zach Parise will miss at least the first two games of the series and has been ruled out indefinitely.

It didn't take the Anaheim Ducks very long to regain home-ice advantage in the NHL's Western Conference finals. Plus, the Sabres are in the hunt for Dan Bylsma

It took five shots and over 116 minutes of hockey, but the Chicago Blackhawks finally knotted the NHL's Western Conference finals at a game apiece.

Snuffed out in two attempts to close out their Eastern Conference second-round series, the Lightning limited Montreal to 19 shots in a convincing 4-1 triumph.

Only four teams have come back from 3-0 series deficit to win a Stanley Cup playoff series. The Minnesota Wild may need a miracle to become the fifth.

Turnovers and uncharacteristic mistakes cost the Minnesota Wild in a 4-1 loss in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Teuvo Teravainen broke a tie with his first playoff goal and Chicago beat Minnesota in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series.

Faceoffs can provide a big lift in the NHL playoffs. Three of the top four teams in faceoff percentage in the first round of this year's playoffs won their series.

It may be too early to call the Wild a team of destiny, but it's hard to resist the temptation after their first round playoff victory over the St. Louis Blues.